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Looking for an amazing cocktail that tastes more like a dessert than a drink? This is it. My chocolate, espresso and cream shake is magic and gets an extra kick from the artisanal espresso balsamic vinegar from Patricia and Paul. This is a grownup milkshake perfect for summer days by the pool.

This drink is easy to make and simply requires you to mix everything with ice in a shaker and shake at least 60 seconds to get it ice cold. Strain it into a tall glass filled with ice and you are ready for one yummy drink. The additional of the chocolate covered espresso beans is like getting a treat at the bottom of a Cracker Jacks box. I’m able to buy small bags of these at Starbucks but you can also buy them at Trader Joe’s and right online.

If you haven’t tried Chocolate liqueur, it is really a great liqueur to have in your bar. There are several great brands available. Godiva make a great one as does Dorda (the one I used in this recipe). You can find both at your local liquor store or grocery store. They are rich and decadent and work great when mixed with the vodka, cream and balsamic vinegar in this recipe. You can also serve as a cordial with your dessert course.

Obviously, the dark balsamic espresso vinegar is the surprise ingredient in this drink. Balsamic vinegar is sweet and has the acidity that wakes up this drink. People won’t know what it is but will say this tastes different…and in a good way. Give it a try.

If you like this recipe, be sure to try some of my other favorite cocktails:

An Adult Orange Creamsicle

Watermelon Rose Slushy

Frozen Margarita

Chambord Kir Royale

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CHAT GPT CLAUDE GEMINI PERPLEXITY GROK

Chocolate, Espresso and Cream Shake

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine General

Servings Served

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Ingredients

▢ 2 Oz. Vodka
▢ 1 Oz. Chocolate liqueur
▢ 3 Tbsp. Heavy cream
▢ 1 Tbsp. Patricia and Paul Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar
▢ Chocolate covered espresso beans to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Add ice to a tall glass.
Add ice to a shaker and add the vodka, chocolate liqueur, heavy cream and balsamic vinegar. Shake until ice cold.
Strain the drink into the glass with ice. Add three chocolate covered espresso beans. Enjoy!

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Diane Ringler

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With over 10 years of restaurant experience, Diane has been cooking and developing recipes for over five years, focusing on real-food meals for two that are Weight Watchers-friendly and high in protein. A longtime WW member herself, she brings firsthand experience to every recipe — not just culinary technique, but the practical knowledge of someone who has navigated points, portions, and satisfaction for years. Her recipe for Lollipop Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto was selected as a KitchenAid contest winner and published in Taste of Home’s “Innovate Your Plate” bookazine. She has developed recipes and created content for brands including Eggland’s Best, Sprouts Market, ZenB Pasta, Flannery Beef, The Honey Jar and Marukan Vinegar. She has been cooking for two for 10 years and her recipes focus on well balanced meals that are healthy, protein-focused meals perfectly proportioned for two servings. Based in Southern California she loves fresh, seasonal produce and proteins that nourish the body and soul.